Tag Archive for ‘faith’
Tuesday 4 February
2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 10; 19:3; Ps 86; Mark 5:21-43 Simplicity and faith Today’s gospel is about faith, knowledge and simplicity. The woman who touched Jesus’ cloak had faith, and Jesus knew and simply confirmed the cure. Jairus had faith too, and Jesus knew the girl’s state from a distance, and when he eventually […]
The one that got away
The Christmas holidays were drawing to an end. It wasn’t long before school would be back. However before everything once again returned to normal, we were off on holiday. Going to Lake Rotoiti had become a family tradition. It had been quite by accident that we had chanced upon this place a few years before. […]
Tuesday 07 January
My faith feeds my hunger I am the hands and the eyes of God. If anyone and everything does not see God in me God’s plan will be less fulfilled [1 Jn 4:7-10]. I am the hands of God by acts of justice and peace [Psalm 71]; by acts of kindness when others have needs […]
Friday 6 December
Saint Nicholas, Bishop Is 29:17-24, Ps 26:1-4, 13-14, Matthew 9:27-31 Talking the walk We Christians, especially we Catholics, seem to prefer to be witnesses of Christ by our actions and by our example, rather than by our words. In social gatherings we avoid the subject of religion. But are our actions, however praise-worthy, sufficient? Shouldn’t […]
Thursday 5 December
Is 26:1-6, Ps 117:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27, Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Faith and works Hints of the old “faith versus works” debate in today’s Gospel. But in truth there is no conflict between them. We must do “the Father’s will,” but we can know his will only through faith and prayer. Prayer (“Lord, Lord”) will deepen […]
Tuesday 3 December
Saint Francis Xavier, Priest Is 11:1-10, Ps 711-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17, Luke 10:21-24 True faith Faith is not knowing about God, but knowing God. The former is a function of the mind; the latter involves mind, heart and soul. The former is a product of intelligence; the latter is a product of grace. Only knowing […]
On Mary, Mother of Christ, Mother of the Church
The reflection given by Pope Francis to those who gathered in St Peter’s square on the weekend dedicated to Mary, the Mother of the Lord, 12 – 13 October 2013: This event of the Year of Faith is devoted to Mary, the Mother of Christ and the Mother of the Church, our Mother. The statue […]
Wednesday 27 November
Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-1, 23-28, Cant Daniel 3:4-6, Luke 21:5-11 Endurance “Endurance will win you your lives”. These are the words of our Master. In the first reading we see Daniel, who had been taken captive as a slave, now giving advice to the King who was trembling in his boots at the wrath of […]
Wednesday 20 November
2 Macc 7:1, 20-31, Ps 17, Luke 19:11-28 Gifts multiplied in the giving In our first reading the mother of her seven sons implanted in their hearts the gifts of faith, courage, and hope in life after death. The gifts given to her were multiplied in the giving. In the Gospel the man of noble […]
Saturday 16 November
Wisdom 18:14-16, 19:6-9, Ps105, Luke 18:1-8 Faith and Persistence The eternal Word, through whom God created the universe is still at work, and always will be. Often this Word works in silence, darkness, and obscurity. Only faith can recognize God at work. The great mysteries of our Faith: the Incarnation, the Resurrection, the Ascension, so […]
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